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Lovina, Calistoga, CA

Lovina

4.9
4.9
1463 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is tip-free!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (707) 942-6500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Evan Girdler

  • Private party facilities

    Our heated, covered East Patio is perfect for up to 30 guests, and the newly remodeled West patio seats up to 40, with room for a bar and cocktail hour. We also have two private rooms inside for smaller groups of 10 or fewer.

  • Neighborhood

    Calistoga

  • Cross street

    Lincoln Ave

  • Parking details

    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.

  • Public transit

    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Queen's Table

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 10, 2023 only
    Sunday September 10th, 2023 is Calistoga's famous Harvest Table! Up to 1,000 guests are seated at one long table along Calistoga's main street, with all our local restaurants serving the table. Harvest Table tickets are available only through the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce- four courses for $175/person and does NOT include wine. While Harvest Table is in full force, Lovina also offers The Queen's Table experience on our garden patios. The Queen's Table includes six courses paired with local wines, as well as live music, cocktail hour, and presentations by the winemaker/ owner. Omnivore & Vegan/GF menus will be available. Experience the wonder and community of Harvest Table, with a more elaborate menu and wines included!

Popular dishes

What 1,463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    American

  • Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Wine Country

    American

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  1. Irene

    Los Angeles

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jordan and other staff were attentive and informed. Lovina is one of our go-to restaurants.
  2. MicheleH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovina was wonderful! We loved the food, we were very impressed by the restaurant culture and the ambiance was lovely! Highly, highly recommend!
  3. BobR

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is a wonderful place for vegetarians, with many options to choose from. We especially enjoyed the mushroom soup. It was outstanding. The risotto and the main mushroom dish were also very good. We would definitely go back.
  4. MichelleS

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting,friendly staff and the spring pead risotto was amazing
  5. elainec

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all around. Worth every penny!! Wonderful staff, amazing food and ambience. Out of this world halibut and bolognese. Can’t wait to go back.
  6. lookingforfood

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a wonderful experience. The polenta mushroom appetizer is fantastic!
  7. KeleyP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We were outside, which would have been truly lovely had the super loud motorcycles and pick-up trucks not revved their unnecessarily loud engines as they flew by.
  8. RHODORAR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Our server was pleasant and accommodating. My son loved the pasta bolognese. He kept on saying that he loved it after every bite. The French Toast was another star from the brunch menu. Overall it was a lovely meal for my family.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite spot in Calistoga. Menu is always updated with fresh choices and has been consistently delicious. I also love the way they properly pay their employees and don’t require tips :)
  10. Brady

    Montreal

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great team! Lovely bolognaise! Loved the Nebbiolo pairing. Adored the great team and manager! Highly recommended! Thank you for being so lovely!

    LovinaResponded on May 19, 2023Thanks so much for visiting us, and for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again soon up here in our little corner of paradise. Best, Jen Bennett, owner, Lovina

  11. CrystenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot to celebrate Mothers Day! Can't wait to go for dinner.
  12. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The staff was outstanding, helpful and polite, the outdoor space nice and quiet. We have not tried the indoor dining area. read about its history and decided to try it. Food was very good, we went there for brunch.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A super cute spot in downtown Calistoga with plentiful and beautiful outdoor seating. We went here for Mother’s Day, so it was busy but still felt like there was room. The food was good, but it is on the pricier side. They don’t do tips, which I very much appreciate, but even if I discount the 30% rev share they give their staff, the prices for breakfast items was high. Overall though an excellent experience.
  14. JonK

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First of all, the service was excellent. We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. Our server, Michaley, was informative, friendly and attentive. Her recommendations were excellent. The food arrived hot, was very tasty and came in a good portion. We also are very supportive of their concept of taking care of their staff. We are excited to go back!
  15. MFRD

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was pretty good, nothing out of this world, but a nice brunch meal.
  16. Sparrow57

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The setting is lovely, the food is delicious, and I applaud their well-advertised practice of paying a living wage to their employees with solid benefits. However, I wish the restaurant would consider being more flexible and consider a more customer-service orientation. They refused to make adjustments to anything we requested, even as simple as doing eggs over well instead of over medium and switching out a flavor from the champagne flight.
  17. MiguelO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service . We will comeback .
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & great service. Not very busy on a Monday evening.
  19. Nick

    Tahoe

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place never disappoints and has two fantastic vegan gluten free options!
  20. AndyS

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. We really enjoyed this spot for a Sunday dinner. There were also great vegan and vegetarian options. I would definitely go back.
  21. CindyD

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and friendly staff. And no tipping which I appreciate.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about Lovina from start to finish! We ate upstairs on the lovely porch. Excellent food and staff was welcoming and attentive.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was good. We were a party of 4. all 65 and older. Two of us had to sit on a cushioned window seat, no back support was uncomfortable. Found out after the fact that an additional 10$ was added to the bill because 2?of us wanted to split our meals. We would have split them ourselves had we known.
  24. b00shell

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff, food, & atmosphere! Would love to come back for our 40th birthday.
  25. Foodie

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t give this restaurant enough praise for the food, service and ambiance. The eight of us enjoyed delicious salads and halibut or steak! It was also free corkage Wednesday! Kudos to the owner and management for providing their staff with benefits. Can’t wait to come back to Lovina!
  26. JulieR

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we arrived, we felt taken care of. The table was wonderful. We sat on the second floor outdoors. It was away from the street traffic. The heat lamp kept us warm in the cool evening. The menu provided many good choices. We enjoyed our table fare: bread and endive with hummus and avocado; the starters of: kale salad and mushroom bisque; and the entrees of: bolognese pasta and halibut. Dessert was a treat: a creative "healthy vegan" version of a snickers bar. All in all, a yummy, delightful evening.
  27. judy

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Sweet staff.. Lovely outside except for those noisy motorcycles!!Lovely how breakfast is served until 2:99!
  28. KathrineW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is always such a joy to have a meal that is crafted. So many eateries use that phrase when they have no business even thinking it that when I am gifted with food that has been thoughtfully sourced, each combination really thought out, cooked perfectly and presented with obvious care and attention I tear up a little! The everything we had--teasers, soup, salad, fish and beef-- was exceptional. I have eaten well in my days, from Chez Panisse to some of the fist slo-food agriturismos in Italy, Sushi in Kyoto prepared by a retired royal chef and I think Lovina is the first and only that I would describe as Sublime. My husband and I kept gasping Oh My Gawd this is Amazing--but we were not alone, all around the restaurant we could hear others sighing, murmuring and the repeated refrains--The Best, So Good, My Gawd, Delicious, Try This, Oh oh ooohhh -- Reasonably priced, convenient location, staff that are well compensated and happy to be at work, comfy seating--bliss, just bliss.
  29. ShelleyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having vegan options in the area is always great but the food was so good!!!!! Would definitely recommend and come back !
  30. AmyW

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and super friendly staff. The hostess was able to get us in early and was really nice about it! Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this little spot and will not only be coming back but recommending to all my friends. Thank you so much Lovina!
  31. AlenaS

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My daughter and I had a very nice time. We loved sitting on the upper deck and sipping on the most amazing mocktails that were very refreshing after a day of wine tasting Our waitress was super cute and friendly and our pasta very tasty. Looking forward to coming back!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovina is everything! The food, the service is all fabulous!
  33. Gary

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a no tip restaurant the has excellent service and fabulous vegan options. We had the “impossible “ lasagna, a wood mushroom dish, a vegan beat salad, an endive appetizer, vegan cheesecake, vegan peanut butter stuffed dates covered with chocolate and a wonderful Chateau Montelina Zinfandel made for a perfect dinner!
  34. KarenT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible atmosphere outdoors under the stars! Food was delicious and fresh, the service was excellent, and the servers were kind and answered all of our questions- we were a table of 11 and none of us had to wait for our wine or food while the others sipped and dined. Love the mission statement of this business-women owned, no tips, empowering employees with living wages from the profits of business and benefits. Incredible place! I will be back.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch on Sunday, the food so fresh and delicious.
  36. Neighbor

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food & service. Private room for 6 was perfect for us!
  37. StevieB

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome breakfast, fantastic staff! I’d show photos but we ate it all first! 😋
  38. EmmaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish, the service was incredible. The restaurant or bar manager even made me a new drink off their upcoming menu when I asked for an aperol spritz that they didn’t have. It was incredibly tasty and he went above and beyond. The meal itself was delicious, we had the scallops and the halibut and Mac and cheese. It was my mama’s birthday and they gave her a signed card! Incredible. Thank you for such a special evening.
  39. LeslieE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant. The food, waitstaff and environment is great. Took some friends there from out of country and they loved it too. I will keep returning if they continue the way they are
  40. EricF

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t believe I forgot to leave a review for my favorite restaurant in Calistoga! Jen, Ian, Ingrid, and the entire Lovina team! Y’all kick ******! Awesome to have humor and a working environment filled with love and fun. The food was fantastic and we will be back!!! Miss you all! Eric and Michelle F.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Lovina is rated 4.9 stars by 1463 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lovina

1107 Cedar St, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lincoln Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Calistoga

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is one handicapped parking space available; the rest of the parking lot has been converted to a patio for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restrictions, but there is ample street parking in Calistoga.

  • Public transit

    The Vine transit bus stop is located just half a block from Lovina. Calistoga Shuttle, a local public van, stops right at our front.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Evan Girdler

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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